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Yes, you should have. I find it hard to believe that wasn't the first thing you did every morning.
Why would you wish to remain purposely in denial like that?
[ He understands it was difficult for him to endure, but at the same time, he could have his eyesight back sooner if he wasn't so burdened by his own fear. ]
Why would you wish to remain purposely in denial like that?
[ He understands it was difficult for him to endure, but at the same time, he could have his eyesight back sooner if he wasn't so burdened by his own fear. ]
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... I couldn't handle seeing him die over and over again.
[ Because there would be no doubt in his mind who he would see first thing in the morning. ]
[ Because there would be no doubt in his mind who he would see first thing in the morning. ]
It may be hard to watch, but in a situation like this,
you need every asset you can acquire.
That involves taking risks at times. Calculated ones.
[ He can't fathom it without experiencing it himself, but he also doesn't want to belittle something like that. He doesn't exactly favor the thought of watching his comrades die, either. ]
you need every asset you can acquire.
That involves taking risks at times. Calculated ones.
[ He can't fathom it without experiencing it himself, but he also doesn't want to belittle something like that. He doesn't exactly favor the thought of watching his comrades die, either. ]
... I know. If I'm to prevent that fate from actually happening for real, I...
I need to become tougher...
I can't let him die again.
I need to become tougher...
I can't let him die again.
[ Mitsunari's text causes Ivan to pause as stare at his watch as if it had started to turn colors in his hand. What are they? Ivan knows they are friends... at least, but that also doesn't seem... right.
But that's not the real issue and question here, so he doesn't have to try and figure out an answer for his own question. ]
... Yes, Barnaby.
But that's not the real issue and question here, so he doesn't have to try and figure out an answer for his own question. ]
... Yes, Barnaby.
[ So he had died at some point, too, which is something Barnaby had neglected to mention, though he could understand why. Not a lot of people are eager to speak of their deaths. ]
You'll avoid losing him if you focus on protecting him.
And in order to protect him, we need to figure out everything we can about the Cultists.
Then we can have the advantage.
Have you been able to infiltrate them at all?
You'll avoid losing him if you focus on protecting him.
And in order to protect him, we need to figure out everything we can about the Cultists.
Then we can have the advantage.
Have you been able to infiltrate them at all?
[ It was a "different" Barnaby, all the way back in ALPHA, but Ivan still fears this "current" Barnaby dying all the same... if not more so because he's formed such a close bond with him. He's become "his" Barnaby even if he knows that he's most likely from another dimension and not his.
COMPASS makes things difficult like that. ]
I haven't. I've been trying to adjust to the changes the campus and city went under, so I can use them to my advantage. It's the first time I've been able to since coming back from the town.
COMPASS makes things difficult like that. ]
I haven't. I've been trying to adjust to the changes the campus and city went under, so I can use them to my advantage. It's the first time I've been able to since coming back from the town.
I accept that the ordeal of your death was difficult for you,
but we don't have much time to waste here.
They're increasing in number.
Right now, you must focus on stopping them from hurting others, especially if you want to keep men like Barnaby alive.
but we don't have much time to waste here.
They're increasing in number.
Right now, you must focus on stopping them from hurting others, especially if you want to keep men like Barnaby alive.
There's a message sounding on the radio around here, saying there's some kind of sanctuary from the infected, but it's about a day's drive to get there.
Just in case you didn't know how to work one and hear it out.
Where are you hiding?
Just in case you didn't know how to work one and hear it out.
Where are you hiding?
I know... I'm starting up my patrols again, and if I find an opportunity, I'll take it.
[ Sadly, he doesn't get the information fast enough. ]
[ Sadly, he doesn't get the information fast enough. ]
I'm pretty sure these undead don't speak, Herr Mitsunari. I'm just trying to warn the people
who haven't any idea they actually have an out.
You can't kill all of them. Don't risk it.
If they bite you, or get any blood on you, you'll become one of them.
I may not be familiar with a lot of things but this is one thing I can tell you with certainty.
[ Because he's from the same company that started the zombie biz. And one land in Ace Attorney is from the Dinosaur infestation game that shall not be named!!!!!11!
Okay, but for real. Videogames and movies exist. And some take their science seriously. ]
who haven't any idea they actually have an out.
You can't kill all of them. Don't risk it.
If they bite you, or get any blood on you, you'll become one of them.
I may not be familiar with a lot of things but this is one thing I can tell you with certainty.
[ Because he's from the same company that started the zombie biz. And one land in Ace Attorney is from the Dinosaur infestation game that shall not be named!!!!!11!
Okay, but for real. Videogames and movies exist. And some take their science seriously. ]
I will be fine, and I don't mean to kill all of them.
Just the ones that threaten others.
I can't comfortably sit in hiding when others are in danger,
though you're more than welcome to hide as you see fit.
[ It would be dishonorable of him to run, knowing he has the skill and power to fight back, and he also knows that if they all hide, who will be out there to distract those creatures and lead them away? ]
Just the ones that threaten others.
I can't comfortably sit in hiding when others are in danger,
though you're more than welcome to hide as you see fit.
[ It would be dishonorable of him to run, knowing he has the skill and power to fight back, and he also knows that if they all hide, who will be out there to distract those creatures and lead them away? ]
No one's telling you to sit around!
[ Can he tell he's frustrated here. ]
This isn't about your damn honor or whatever you samurai hold near and dear!
It's about making sure you don't suffer something you're going to regret later.
If you're really intending to fight them
Aim for the head
Always aim for the head.
Don't become one of them.
[ Can he tell he's frustrated here. ]
This isn't about your damn honor or whatever you samurai hold near and dear!
It's about making sure you don't suffer something you're going to regret later.
If you're really intending to fight them
Aim for the head
Always aim for the head.
Don't become one of them.
I won't.
What makes you certain I'll allow myself to?
I know how to fight. Unlike you, I have no misgivings about taking out my enemies if I must.
Are you masking your own fear as concern of me?
[ Because that's what it sounds like. Mitsunari is perfectly confident in his own survival abilities. ]
What makes you certain I'll allow myself to?
I know how to fight. Unlike you, I have no misgivings about taking out my enemies if I must.
Are you masking your own fear as concern of me?
[ Because that's what it sounds like. Mitsunari is perfectly confident in his own survival abilities. ]
you know, you really need to stop thinking people can't tell the difference between who to attack
And who to not.
And unlike some people, I'm not going to lie and say I'm not afraid.
[ He's actually getting on his nerves right now, and after what he just saw... ]
And unlike you, I just witnessed a friend go crazy
And transform into one of them in less time than it took to take another breath
So I'll thank you not to mock my concerns right now, ja?
I'm frightened to death
And I'm frightened for you and all the people I've met here
That man was as good a warrior as you
And he was lost just like that.
There's no way to help.
And who to not.
And unlike some people, I'm not going to lie and say I'm not afraid.
[ He's actually getting on his nerves right now, and after what he just saw... ]
And unlike you, I just witnessed a friend go crazy
And transform into one of them in less time than it took to take another breath
So I'll thank you not to mock my concerns right now, ja?
I'm frightened to death
And I'm frightened for you and all the people I've met here
That man was as good a warrior as you
And he was lost just like that.
There's no way to help.
You can't assume the same will happen to everyone simply because it's possible.
I am not so weak as to succumb to an attack of that nature,
and if I were bitten, I'd remove my own life before I hurt anyone.
At worst, I will suffer some temporary consequence for it, but I can't afford to be afraid.
[ If he doesn't fight, then who will? If he cowers in the face of danger, then who is going to protect everyone else? Those are his own concerns. He wouldn't be a very good samurai if he cowered in the face of death. ]
Find shelter and stay there with the rest of your friends.
I am asking you to leave this matter to me.
I am not so weak as to succumb to an attack of that nature,
and if I were bitten, I'd remove my own life before I hurt anyone.
At worst, I will suffer some temporary consequence for it, but I can't afford to be afraid.
[ If he doesn't fight, then who will? If he cowers in the face of danger, then who is going to protect everyone else? Those are his own concerns. He wouldn't be a very good samurai if he cowered in the face of death. ]
Find shelter and stay there with the rest of your friends.
I am asking you to leave this matter to me.
No one's saying you're weak either.
You don't have to give your life over something these a-
[ And he just stops himself before he swears. Not good. ]
What's the point of suffering a consequence
When it will do no one any good?
Don't let this place claim you
You don't have to be brave for everyone too.
We can look after yourself
Let others protect you too, for a change!
You don't have to give your life over something these a-
[ And he just stops himself before he swears. Not good. ]
What's the point of suffering a consequence
When it will do no one any good?
Don't let this place claim you
You don't have to be brave for everyone too.
We can look after yourself
Let others protect you too, for a change!
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